Fliegl at the IAA – Lightweight construction redefined

• Fliegl will showcase advanced lightweight trailers and semi-trailers at IAA Transportation 2026, focusing on sustainable and efficient transport solutions.

• The SDS 390 RoadRunner Coil Ultralight is highlighted as the lightest coil trailer available, featuring a special steel frame and innovative manufacturing techniques.

• Other lightweight models include the versatile Vario V3+ container chassis and the TWP 180 tandem swap body trailer, both designed for high payloads and operational flexibility.

• Fliegl offers customized vehicle solutions manufactured exclusively in Germany, with a strong emphasis on safety, comfort, and efficiency enhancements across its product portfolio.

From 15 to 20 September 2026, the IAA Transportation will take place in Hanover for the third time. The leading international trade fair for commercial vehicles, logistics and the transport sector will focus on sustainable solutions, efficiency and TCO. On the path towards a climate-neutral transport and logistics sector, lightweight construction is more important than ever – and Fliegl has the ideal vehicles in its portfolio. At stand C37 in Hall 27, the vehicle manufacturer from Triptis will be showcasing high-quality trailers and semi-trailers, as well as well-thought-out details that make day-to-day transport more efficient, comfortable and safer.

Fliegl had already presented a particularly lightweight semi-trailer for coil transport at the last IAA Transportation; this year, Fliegl is showcasing the next generation – the SDS 390 RoadRunner Coil Ultralight, the lightest coil trailer on the market. The sensationally low unladen weight, starting at 5,460 kg, is made possible by lightweight construction in all relevant areas, and Fliegl is also breaking new ground in its manufacturing processes: special steel is used for the ultra-lightweight frame, and the frame holes are deepdrawn, which enables greater stability whilst reducing weight. Despite its lightweight construction, the semitrailer offers a comprehensive range of features as well as clever load-securing systems.

With an unladen weight starting at 4,700 kilograms, the Vario V3+ container chassis is also particularly light. More than 90 per cent of all goods worldwide are transported, at least in part, in containers; Fliegl has developed this extremely versatile container chassis for this purpose. Whether 20-, 30-, 40-, two 20-foot or even a single 45-foot container, thanks to front and rear extension mechanisms and a tapered central telescopic system, the V3+ can be quickly adapted to the respective transport requirements.

Swap bodies of various lengths are often used for general cargo and parcel transport. With the TWP 180 Standard tandem swap body trailer, Fliegl has the ideal vehicle at the ready. This particularly lightweight trailer, with an unladen weight starting at just 3,100 kilograms, offers a high payload of 14,900 kilograms and is suitable for swap bodies measuring 7.15, 7.45 and 7.82 metres in length. Thanks to its low-mounted drawbar, the tractor unit can even be fitted with a tail lift at all times. As collision damage is almost a daily occurrence in swap body transport, Fliegl consistently focuses on preventing manoeuvring damage through clever design details – see for yourself at stand C37 in Hall 27.

The TPS 118 is a compact tandem platform trailer offering a flatbed length of 7,300 millimetres and a payload of 8,500 kilograms. What makes the trailer on display – featuring a sliding curtain-side body – so special is its through-loading system with front portal doors and a drive-over flap. The drive-over flap is split into two sections and has a load-bearing capacity of 1,800 kilograms, sufficient even for heavy pallets. From the sliding canopy and sealed floor, through the patented I-Lock door latch and the length-adjustable drawbar, to a range of load-securing options – the TPS 118 offers everything needed for the easy and safe transport of general cargo and pallets. Come and see the details for yourself at our outdoor stand L41.

The lightweight and robust tipper semi-trailer with a steel tipper body is ideal for transporting bulk materials in the construction industry. Weighing just 5,403 kilograms, the DHKS 390 in the Greenline version is a true lightweight, yet it offers a permissible payload of 29,600 kilograms. The conical 25-cubic metre StoneMaster body is also the lightest and lowest on the market! The fold-out and swivelling ‘Step’ platform ensures safety at work, whilst the electric cover provides ease of use. The patented Drive-On system is also fitted. Like every Fliegl vehicle, this semi-trailer tipper features many useful details that make operation safer, more comfortable and more efficient.

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Also on display at the trade fair is the lightest container chassis available on the market, fully equipped for ADR transport and specifically developed for use with electric lorries. As the semi-trailer load on electric lorries often needs to be lower than on conventional tractor units, Fliegl has optimised the axle positions and slightly increased the wheelbase – ensuring that the full payload can be utilised even with electric tractor units. The SDS 380 container semi-trailer is designed to carry 20-foot containers and also features another special feature: four precision load cells, on which the container rests, can be fitted as an option ex-works. This allows, for example, the exact quantity delivered to be determined for shipments of speciality chemicals.

Incidentally: where customers with specific requirements for trailers or semi-trailers are turned away by other manufacturers, Fliegl is always willing to listen. Whether it’s a highly specialised one-off or a small production run, the Fliegl team in Triptis develops and manufactures bespoke vehicles and individual solutions for almost every transport need. All trailers and semi-trailers are manufactured exclusively in Germany using state-of-theart machinery.

The Fliegl team looks forward to welcoming its customers and interested visitors at stand C37 in Hall 27. Managing Director Helmut Fliegl will be there in person; always close to the customer, open to suggestions and technical discussions.